New Delhi, April 11 -- Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu addressed the International Conference on Countering Narco-Terrorism, which brought together experts from strategic, law enforcement, diplomatic and academic communities.

He cautioned that narco-terrorism is no longer a distant or isolated threat but lies at the core of contemporary security, economic and governance challenges. The global narcotics trade, he noted, continues to fuel organised crime, money laundering and terror financing, posing serious risks to national and international stability.

Emphasising the way forward, he called for stronger coordination among agencies, smarter use of technology, and a balanced strategy that gives equal importance to preventi...